Month: August 2018

The New York University School of Medicine made headlines earlier this month when it announced that it would offer free tuition to all current and future students. The University says its hope is for students to have the freedom to choose lower-paying specialities, such as those in primary care and family medicine, while lessening the… Continue reading Opinion: Medicine and Social Justice: Free tuition in medical school is only one step toward producing the doctors America needs

What: Symposium on Substance Abuse Prevention and Recovery in Appalachia When: October 4th, 2018 from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Where: Bluefield College, 3000 College Ave, Bluefield, VA 24605 About: A symposium to be held on the Bluefield College campus in Bluefield, VA on Thursday, October 4 from 8am-5pm will feature regional substance abuse prevention and recovery specialists… Continue reading Symposium on Substance Abuse Prevention and Recovery in Appalachia

What: Head for the Hills 2018 The conference is approved for 7.5 CME credits with the American Association of Family Physicians. This year focuses on Physician Wellbeing and SBIRT training in particular. When: October 5-6 Where: Hungry Mother State Park, Marion, VA Please click HERE to register Please see the conference agenda below: FRIDAY 7:30 - 8:00… Continue reading Registration is now open for the 2018 Head for the Hills CME Conference!

Date: August 28, 2018 Location: LewisGale Hospital Pulaski, 2400 Lee Highway, Pulaski VA , 24301 Objective: Increase physician knowledge of NCCN guidelines for cancer diagnosis, staging and treatment. Contact: Carolyn Howell, 540-994-8545, carolyn.howell@hcahealthcare.com Fee: $0.00 CME Credits: 1 Click HERE for more information and to register